Owncast vs Stremio Web
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Owncast
Self-hosted live streaming and chat server
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Stremio Web
Self-hostable web frontend for the Stremio media center
| Feature | Owncast | Stremio Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,445 | ★ 12,635 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Twitch | Plex |
Why pick each one
Choose Stremio Web if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.6k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Owncast or Stremio Web better?
Neither is universally better. Stremio Web has the larger community, while Owncast is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Owncast and Stremio Web free and open-source?
Yes. Owncast is licensed under MIT and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Owncast and Stremio Web with Docker?
Owncast: yes. Stremio Web: yes.